Armchair Science: DNA Strands That Select Nanotubes Are First Step to a Practical ‘Quantum Wire’ | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a method using tailored DNA strands to selectively purify “armchair” carbon nanotubes, which…
NIST Demo Adds Key Capability to Atom-Based Radio Communications | NIST
NIST researchers have demonstrated an atom-based sensor that can determine the direction of incoming radio signals, a key component for…
New Quantum Key System Combines Speed, Distance | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a new quantum key distribution (QKD) system that can transmit secure keys at over half a million bits per…
Quantum Simulation: Physics at the Edge | NIST
Researchers at NIST have developed a new quantum simulation technique that allows them to study the behavior of charged particles in materials…
Spotlight: An (Almost) Laser-Free Way to Trap Ions for Quantum Computing | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new method for trapping and controlling ions in quantum computers, potentially making them more powerful and…
New Quantum Dot Transistor Counts Individual Photons | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new quantum dot transistor that can count individual photons with high accuracy. The device, called a…
New Wave: JILA Develops Efficient Source of Terahertz Radiation | NIST
Researchers at JILA, a joint institute of NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder, have developed a highly efficient and durable source of…
‘Sí’ on the New SI: NIST Backs Proposal for a Revamped System of Measurement Units | NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is supporting a proposal to revise the International System of Units (SI), the…
NIST Study Suggests Universal Method for Measuring Light Power | NIST
NIST researchers propose a new method for measuring light power using fundamental constants and radiation force, offering a more precise,…